Table 1. Experimental groups and number of animals used for each analysis.
| Group description | Designation (abbreviation) | Total number of animals | Behavioral evaluation | Morphometric analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control animals (intact - unoperated) | Control (C) | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Animals submitted to all procedures (anesthesia, incision and suture), except median and ulnar nerve crush | Sham (S) | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Animals submitted to median and ulnar nerve crush and not treated | Crush (CC) | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Animals submitted to median and ulnar nerve crush and treated with a skilled motor task | Skilled (Sk) | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Animals submitted to median and ulnar nerve crush and treated with repetitive motor movement (unskilled task) | Unskilled (Usk) | 8 | 8 | 5 |